Translation guide
A chemical compound used as a chelating agent. In Japanese, it is almost always referred to by its abbreviation EDTA or its full katakana name.
Referring to the substance itself in scientific, medical, or industrial contexts.
The abbreviation is standard in Japanese, just as in English. Pronounced letter by letter.
この溶液にはEDTAが含まれています。
This solution contains EDTA.
Full Japanese name. Used in formal chemical nomenclature or when full name is required.
エチレンジアミン四酢酸はキレート剤として広く使われています。
Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid is widely used as a chelating agent.
Referring to EDTA as an ingredient in consumer products.
Even on labels, the abbreviation is common, sometimes followed by its salt form (e.g., EDTA-2Na).
この化粧品にはEDTA-2Naが配合されています。
This cosmetic contains disodium EDTA.
Generic term for EDTA salts, sometimes seen in ingredient lists.
エチレンジアミン四酢酸塩は保存料として使用されます。
EDTA salts are used as preservatives.
In almost all contexts, Japanese speakers use 'EDTA' (イーディーティーエー). The full chemical name is rarely used outside of formal chemical texts.